Gobelin stitch and embroidery looped in photos and video tutorial

February 17, 2017 handmadebase

Content

Materials needed for work
- the cloth
- Yarn
- Needle
Technology implementation
- Order of half-cross
- Half-cross with prokladnoy thread
Types tapestry stitches
Video: how to embroider a tapestry stitch
Embroidery loop
Video: Master class on embroidery of non-woven tapestry

Embroidered pictures will decorate any room. Today we will talk about
, or, more precisely, about the tapestry stitch itself. The technique for its execution is very simple and within the power of all needlewomen.
Before you start working, you need toprepare: fabric, special needle, yarn, scissors, embroidery frame. Additionally, when embroidering with tapestry stitch, you may need fabric glue and a marker. A few words about choosing materials.

Materials needed for work

Tapestry seam is convenient to carry out on the canvas. This special fabric for embroidery. She has a strong weave that form a grid. Manufacturers offer a canvas with a dense or less dense weave. On the weaving density of the points of the canvas number. It is possible to use other fabric whose weave seen. However, embroider tapestry stitch on them is much more difficult than on the canvas.
Gobelin stitch yarns may be formed of anythick yarn or thread. Usually, the wool is used. Suitable for embroidery and tapestry stitch floss, pre-folded in 5-6 additions. Yarn must not be elastic. Otherwise quite difficult to ensure that the stitches are the same. Do not take the yarn with a long nap. Embroider a hard yarn. yarn thickness should correspond to the density of the canvas and the thickness of the needle.
Needle
Special needle for tapestry embroideryThere are 2 types of tapestry embroidery:

embroidery, reminiscent of the surface of the cross, or for which you will need a needle with a large eye and a blunt end;
embroidery loop, for which requires a special needle. In this technique, you can create three-dimensional pictures.

Council. For beginners needlewomen best option is to purchase a ready kit for tapestry embroidery. There are the necessary materials and instructions, which describes in detail each gobelin seam. Do not just grab for the implementation of a complex pattern. When performing tapestry stitch art will appreciate, you can go to work with large-scale paintings. There will also be out of place to see a master class in which experienced embroiderers will share the secrets of the perfect performance tapestry stitch.

Technology implementation

Advice: Before you start working, it is advisable to process the edges of the fabric so that they do not fray. You can find a video on our website that shows in detail how to do this.
The tapestry stitch has a basic element – a half-cross.
The order of execution of the half cross

Introduce the needle in the upper right corner of the cell withbring the wrong side and in the lower left. On the front side of the diagonal is obtained, which has a direction from top to bottom. Make sure that the canvas is not over-tighten and stitches lay next to each other;

Follow the same steps in the next left cell. Repeat 1 and Step 2 until the end of the series;

Climb to the top to the next number. Enter the needle with yarn in the lower left corner of the cell from the inside out and bring in the upper right;

Repeat 4 and 5 th step.

Schematically, half-cross is as follows:

As a result, the front side shouldyou will get diagonal stitches, and on the back side - straight ones. You need to embroider from right to left in odd rows, and vice versa in even rows. The stitches should lie as close to each other as possible and fill the canvas tightly.
Half-cross with prokladnoy thread embroidery, madesuch stitches, has a relief structure. However, do not abuse it. This stitch can help set off the flow of water, clouds or thick tops of trees swaying in the distance.
Stages of implementation.

Inserting a needle between the upper and lower corner of the cell;

Calculate the number of stitches in the pattern of the same color, and bring the thread inside out through the required number of cells;

Make a half-cross laid on top of the thread.

Make sure that the thread tension was the same in all stitches.
Schematically, a half-cross with a lining thread looks like this:

Tapestry stitch half cross with interlining threadWork in odd rows is done from right to left, and in even rows – from left to right.
Having mastered the technique of working with half-cross stitch, you can move on to embroidering pictures.

Types tapestry stitches

There are continental, straight, oblique, elongated and exciting gobelin seam.
Continental gobelin seam It differs vividness and strength.

Introduce the needle in the bottom left corner of the square from the wrong side and bring the upper right;

Follow the same steps in the adjacent left quadrant. Repeat 1 and Step 2 as many times;

Turn the work and perform Step 1-3.

Schematically continental gobelin seam as follows:

The front part of the work donecontinental seam, is no different from the front part of the work, made with a half-cross. And on the back side, long diagonal stitches are obtained, connecting the upper right and lower left corners of adjacent squares.
Direct gobelin seam winning lookcombination of different stitches. For example, if the direct and oblique gobelin stitch used in one picture, you can create the illusion of volume. They advisable to embroider frame embroidery or any other details that you want to select.

Introduce the needle in the lower right corner from the wrong side of the cell;

Introduce the needle in the lower right corner of the adjacent top row cells. Thus, the stitch is longer than other types of embroidery stitches tapestry;

Repeat 1 and Step 2 until the end of the series. Embroider need from right to left;

Introduce the needle in the bottom left corner of the cell adjacent row below. Continue to embroider from left to right.

Schematically direct gobelin seam as follows:

Straight tapestry stitchTapestry bias stitch

Introduce the needle in the bottom left corner of the square on the reverse side;

Introduce the needle in the bottom left corner of the adjacent square to the right of the top row;

Repeat 1 and Step 2 until the end of the series. Embroider need from right to left;

Introduce the needle in the bottom left corner of the square adjacent row below. Continue to embroider from left to right.

Schematically oblique gobelin seam is as follows:

Bias tapestry stitchThis tapestry stitch is convenient for filling the background.
Elongated oblique gobelin seam This kind of modification of the previous stitch tapestry. However, one stitch connects cells arranged through one, and not adjacent.
Schematically, the elongated tapestry oblique stitch looks like this:

Extended tapestry bias stitchGripping his gobelin seam advisableuse if you need to fill a large space or make a smooth color transition. Technique is simple, but requires care.

Run the first row of similarly elongated oblique seam;

The first stitch of the second row is located on the 2 cells is lower than the last stitch of the 1st row. A stitch end located between the beginning and end of the top row of stitches.

Schematically exciting gobelin seam as follows:

Captivating tapestry stitchThe length of the stitches can be increased or decreased at your own discretion.
Advice: The stitches should be of medium tension.Otherwise, you will not be able to avoid fabric distortions and the embroidery will look untidy. The fabric in the hoop should be stretched so that there is no sagging or overtightening.

Tapestry stitch can add charm and beauty to a painting.elegance. If you skillfully combine different tapestry stitches, you can create paintings that will have interesting textures. Even in a photo or video, the difference between such paintings is clearly visible. For example, only a captivating tapestry stitch will not be able to make a painting multifaceted. But if you combine a straight, captivating and continental tapestry stitch, the painting will sparkle like a cut diamond.
Continental, straight and oblique tapestry stitches are the main ones. There is also a classification based on the stitch directions. There are straight and oblique tapestry stitches.
This type of embroidery is beautiful because it allowsthe needlewoman to show her imagination. The tapestry stitch is simple to perform and beautiful. And if you want something non-standard, you can watch a master class on performing works in a mosaic or block style. They are performed with a tapestry stitch and will harmoniously fit into any interior.

Video: how to embroider a tapestry stitch

Embroidery loop

You can buy it in specialized storesa special needle for loop embroidery of tapestries. This technique allows you to embroider three-dimensional pictures. For work you will need: yarn, fabric, needle, pattern stencil, scissors, fabric glue, special marker.

We transfer the pattern on the wrong side of the fabric in a mirror image. To do this, we use the marker. You can use a marker instead of a pencil;

Refill the right color thread in the needle;

We carry out the stitches as follows: puncture the tissue and slowly pull the needle tip. At the same time there is a thread behind the needle. The following stitches perform similarly;

Secure each gobelin seam on the side on which the work was carried out with glue. This is necessary to ensure that the finished product retains its appearance for many years.

Embroidery in the art of tapestry - this is probably oneof the most creative activities. There are skilled workers to move away from stereotyped and unleash the imagination. Gobelin stitch can learn to do for 30-40 minutes. As a result, you can get the whole masterpieces that will only issue.
On our website you can find a master class,which describes in detail the procedure for framing a tapestry. Alternatively, you can seek help from a master who will do everything himself. Now there are many framing workshops that provide a huge selection of frames for ready-made tapestries and all the materials necessary for stretching your work of art.